Preparing kids for MRI using virtual reality
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset or a 360-degree video on a screen can help children aged 5 to 10 stay calm during their first MRI without needing sedation. The goal is to see if a fun, immersive experience can replace the need for sleep medicine or anesthesia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Child is between 5 and 10 years old.
- This is the child's first MRI and it's not an emergency.
- The child can understand simple instructions in Turkish.
- The child does not have any metal implants or other MRI safety problems.
- The child does not have conditions like uncontrolled epilepsy or severe motion sickness that would make VR unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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